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Med Surg Travel Nurse Jobs Near Marietta, GA
Are there other Med Surg travel nursing jobs near Marietta, Georgia?
Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs Med Surg travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.
If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.
What are the certification requirements for this Med Surg travel nurse job?
All Med Surg travel nurse jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS). Many facilities will also require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Click "I’m Interested" to connect with a recruiter who can confirm exactly what’s needed for this role.
Does my Med Surg background meet the experience requirements for this job?
Travel Med Surg jobs typically require at least 2 years of recent experience caring for multiple patients with varied medical conditions and care needs. Facilities may also look for experience with post-operative care, patient education, discharge planning, or telemetry, depending on the unit. Click “I’m Interested” to connect with a recruiter about assignment-specific requirements.
Is a separate Georgia license required for this travel assignment?
No—Georgia honors active multistate RN licenses through the Nurse Licensure Compact. For licensure by endorsement, register with GAPS/Idemia when you submit the application, then complete fingerprinting only after the Board’s emailed instructions arrive. Our Georgia Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
What trauma volume can travel nurses expect at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta?
Wellstar Kennestone is a roughly 633-bed flagship whose emergency department — one of Georgia's largest at more than 147,000 visits a year — earned ACS-verified Level I Trauma designation in 2024, keeping volume and acuity high.
Does Wellstar Kennestone Hospital hold advanced heart and stroke certifications?
Yes — it was Georgia's first Joint Commission Comprehensive Cardiac Care Center and is one of the state's few Comprehensive Stroke Centers, a strong setting for cardiac- and neuro-experienced travelers.
Is Wellstar Kennestone a teaching hospital with a Level III NICU?
It hosts graduate medical education residencies and operates a Level III NICU, so travelers find an academic environment with high-risk maternity and neonatal care.
Explore Marietta, GA
In Atlanta's northwest arc, Marietta, GA sits on a regional referral network that keeps operating rooms and the ICU staffed with travel nurses. Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center is the institution shaping that medical corridor, with coverage running across the year. Clinicians often set up a commuter base in neighboring Smyrna, Kennesaw, or Roswell, close to the campuses without sitting in the city core or its traffic. After a block of shifts, the trails at Kennesaw Mountain or the historic Marietta Square are near enough for a short outing on a day off. The East-West Connector is what makes those suburban bases work, keeping the daily drive into the medical corridor predictable enough to plan around.
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